What’s happening with my mom’s car…

Seeking Help
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I posted earlier about my mom’s new Bronco Sport and the issues with its transmission. It’s a 2024 model, brand new, hasn’t even had the first oil change, and already the transmission has been replaced twice. On top of that, the front passenger CV axle also had to be replaced.

Ford is now agreeing to buy back the car. I’m not sure if this is a widespread issue, but three failed transmissions in such a short time feels ridiculous. To make it worse, they tried to make it seem like my mom was at fault.

I feel bad because I encouraged her to get this car, and now it’s turning out to be a complete disaster.

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This kind of stuff can happen with any brand, sadly. Sorry you both had to go through this.

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A buyback is probably the best move. Still, something else must be causing the transmissions to fail. Three bad ones in a row is nearly impossible, especially with such low mileage.

There’s a lawyer named Steve Lehto who deals with lemon law cases and talks about this. Often when parts are replaced under warranty, they don’t let the mechanics dig too deep to find the root problem. They just replace the part and send the car back.

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@Haru
Could be something related to the transfer case. It might explain why the CV axle broke. My mom doesn’t drive hard or off-road, so the car hasn’t seen anything but pavement.

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What version of the Bronco Sport is it? The Badlands model handles better than the Explorer but isn’t as roomy or comfortable.

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Good that Ford is stepping up. Maybe she should look into a CR-V. As for the problems… it seems like something else is causing all this damage. I can’t imagine three transmissions and a CV axle failing so fast. If I were her, I’d grab a lottery ticket on the way to the Honda dealership.

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@Nari
Funny you say that. I switched from a CR-V to a Bronco Sport because my 2024 CR-V gave me nonstop headaches.

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Hollis said:
@Nari
Funny you say that. I switched from a CR-V to a Bronco Sport because my 2024 CR-V gave me nonstop headaches.

What kind of issues did you have with the CR-V?

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@Nari
She’s actually liking the new Explorer they gave her as a loaner. She’s thinking of getting one of those.

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Clare said:
@Nari
She’s actually liking the new Explorer they gave her as a loaner. She’s thinking of getting one of those.

Honestly, I’d trust the Explorer more than the Bronco Sport. The Explorer is built in Illinois.

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@Kim
Are you saying that cars made in Mexico are worse? Both factories follow the same standards. The idea that ‘Made in America’ is automatically better doesn’t really hold up.

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Drew said:
@Kim
Are you saying that cars made in Mexico are worse? Both factories follow the same standards. The idea that ‘Made in America’ is automatically better doesn’t really hold up.

I’m speaking from my own experience. My 2016 Focus, built in Michigan, ran without issues for eight years. My 2024 Bronco Sport, built in Mexico, already has a check engine light at 3,800 miles. So yeah, I do trust American-made more—but not because I think workers in Mexico are less skilled.